Re:Cisco ‘secured visas for foreign workers instead of hirin...
by nojvek on Thursday August 23, 2018 @04:57PM
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Had a friend born in India stuck in US green card queue for almost 12 years now. Out of patience, they applied for Express entry in Canada and got a residency in 6 months.
Their sentiment is “Canada is a great country, excellent healthcare, however housing is unaffordable (Vancouver outskirts) and it still makes sense to drive down to Seattle and work in US, tech salaries are so much better here in US”
As someone who immigrated to Canada from an H1B, I feel the difference in treatment and perception. I can demand fair salary, take promotions, even take vacations without fear. I respect Canada in giving me the opportunity.